Justin Louis Campanello was born October 2, 1978 and at an early age developed the reputation for being the rambunctious one. 

Tragically, Justin lost his mother at the age of 10 and a piece of his heart left with her.  In his teens, Justin developed his love for snowboarding when he took trips with his family to the mountain. This was a time when Justin felt free, alive and confident. Throughout High School, Justin also played football where you often heard “Campanello with the takedown” under the Friday night lights. Justin was the “cool kid”, and developed his nickname “Chunk” although he was often referred to by many as a big teddy bear.  He had a smile that was infectious and was always there to make you laugh. 

After attending college at Delhi, Justin went on to work in many fields including events and working with animals which brought him joy. Eventually, he found his way back to the mountain and we saw where he truly felt at home.  We thank his manager at Killington Mountain for giving Justin the courage and confidence to start his life over and leave the demons and struggles he faced for decades behind him.  She saw him as a success, therefore, he thrived. Killington gave him a true place to call home and lay his head at night; true friends who are walking away better people for knowing Justin; a sense of accomplishment as he was described as a hard worker who cared and was kind to all on the mountain.   Above all, he was embraced as one of the Killington Family members.

We are beyond sad to say goodbye to our beloved son, brother, Uncle, and friend because he leaves behind the life we all prayed so hard for him to find.   What we can all learn from Justin is that in our lives, we all experience pain and lose our way but it’s never too late to pick up the pieces and try again. And in doing that work we can turn a new page and find our way through. Justin was just starting that journey and who knows what could have been but the courage he showed to keep showing up and try again makes us immensely proud and will hold on to that truth for all our days to come. 

Today, tomorrow and always, we find solace in the fact that he is at peace and watching over all of us now alongside his mother.

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